See Also

Source

Game and Story Use

In other settings and nations where the location of one's birth determines one's eligibility for certain offices, such certificates - fraudulent or real - will help fermenting opposition to a particular ruler.

For example, in a monarchy where there is believed to be a special bond between the king and the land, being born outside the nation might be grounds for disqualification, as this bond might be lacking in such a case.

In an espionage campaign, forging documents, including identity papers such as birth certificates, is always a useful skill to have.